Penguatan Ketahanan Pangan melalui Partisipasi Aktif dalam Pencegahan Stunting

Abstract

This study aims to improve community understanding of the importance of nutrition and environmental cleanliness through a food security strengthening program in Kunyaian Village, Marga Punduh District, Pesawaran Regency. This program was implemented from January to March 2023 and included various educational activities such as Nutrition Friday, providing nutritious food parcels, Clean Saturday, Smart Kindergarten program, utilization of home yards, distribution of catfish seeds, planting organic vegetables, and making liquid organic fertilizer. The active participation method was used to directly involve the community in each activity. The results of the study showed that this program succeeded in increasing community understanding of the importance of adequate nutritional intake and maintaining environmental cleanliness, as well as helping to prevent stunting in children. Although this study only covered one village, the results can be used as a reference for similar programs in other areas.